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Boiler Technician

West Tech Boiler Works
Garden, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025 CLOSED ON 4/5/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Technician position at West Tech Boiler Works?

Boiler Service Technician – is required to troubleshoot industrial and commercial boilers and associated burner/control systems as well as all ancillary equipment.

Objectives/Summary

  • Have 1 to 7 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing boilers from light commercial to industrial water- tube.
  • Hands on ability for combustion set up and analysis as well as troubleshooting skills to determine and adjust a full range of burners from .5 to 30 Million BTU/HR input.
  • Experience with Low Emission burners and related equipment is a plus but not a requirement.
  • Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Accountable for the completion of internal and external inspections of boilers, burners, and associated controls that determine function ability and expected service life.
  • Repair and/or replace refractory, gaskets, parts, and miscellaneous controls.
  • Perform hydrostatic testing of boilers, troubleshooting and repair of industrial burners.
  • Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems.
  • Understanding of all types of hot water and steam boiler support equipment to include deaerators, feed systems, blow down systems, economizers and waste heat recovery equipment. Experience with low emission burners and related equipment is a plus.
  • Instrument calibration experience and education with hands on experience is a plus. Meters, loop controllers, transmitters and thermocouples are everyday instruments in use with this equipment, ideal candidate will possess knowledge in troubleshooting, installing and calibrating these types of instruments and controls utilizing the latest in calibration instruments.

Requirements

  • Physical Requirements
  • Be able to bend, kneel, stand, squat and climb frequently.
  • Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, carry 50 pounds, roll out tubing and push/pull heavy materials w/mobile equipment.
  • Must be able to work in confined space/areas.
  • Must pass a physical (fit test), hearing and eye exam
  • A valid driver's license is required with a clean record. Must be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require some travel. Applicants must pass pre-employment background and an initial drug screening test.
  • Must be self-motivated individual who works independently, as well as in a team atmosphere. Good customer service skills are mandatory.
  • Must be professionally presentable, must have good customer skills and strong communication skills, must be able to operate independently and communicate efficiently and effectively with both the customer and management.
  • Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual.
  • Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.
  • Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.
  • Must have very strong reasoning and problem solving skills.

Compensation:

  • Excellent starting pay depending on experience (1yr-7yrs in the industry)
  • Sign on bonus
  • Re-location allowance
  • Quarterly bonuses (Profit sharing)
  • Time and a half, double time for weekend, holiday and after hours service calls.
  • Vacation: 40 hrs a year to start. 8 hrs accrued per year after, with no cap!
  • Sick Pay: 40 hrs per year.
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement-3% Company Match
  • Health Insurance: Employee and Family paid.
  • Eye & Dental: employee only. Family not.
  • Life Insurance: employer paid policy for employee ($25,000)
  • Disability Insurance: Company pays 50% of policy
  • Tuition Re-imbursement: HVAC School, licenses etc
  • Company Vehicle
  • Clothing Allowance
  • On call per diem

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $50

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